Political Activities - Revision history

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	Policy No: '''1060'''<br />		Policy No: '''1060'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''~~11/~~03/15'''<br />		Revised Date: '''03/15/26'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br /><br />		Reviewed Date: '''03/15/26'''<br /><br />

	'''<big>Political Activities Policy</big>'''<br />		'''<big>Political Activities Policy</big>'''<br />

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Political Activities

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	== Policy ==		== Policy ==
	===Political Activities===		===Political Activities===
	Employees of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) enjoy the full right of citizenship to participate in the political life of the United State, the State of Nebraska, and the various political subdivisions of the communities in which they reside. The welfare of the University requires that each employee perform the duties of ~~his or her~~ position without the interference of outside activities.~~<br />~~		Employees of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) enjoy the full right of citizenship to participate in the political life of the United State, the State of Nebraska, and the various political subdivisions of the communities in which they reside. The welfare of the University requires that each employee perform the duties of their position without the interference of outside activities.

	The following apply to employees who engage in political activity:		The following apply to employees who engage in political activity:
	#An employee contemplating filing as a candidate for any part-time public office or entering upon the duties of any part-time public office to which ~~he or she~~ may be elected or appointed, will notify the Chancellor and appropriate Vice Chancellor, Dean, or Director of ~~his or her~~ intention to do so. It will be the duty of the Chancellor to determine to what extent such political activities will interfere with the employee's regular duties and to decide to what extent ~~his or her~~ duties and compensation shall be curtailed.
	#The curtailment of an employee's duties and compensation will follow the principle that adjustments in duties and compensation will be commensurate with the degree of interference with an employee's regular duties.		# An employee contemplating filing as a candidate for any part-time public office or entering upon the duties of any part-time public office to which they may be elected or appointed, will notify the Chancellor and appropriate Vice Chancellor, Dean, or Director of their intention to do so. It will be the duty of the Chancellor to determine to what extent such political activities will interfere with the employee's regular duties and to decide to what extent their duties and compensation shall be curtailed.
	#A member of the staff seeking a full-time public office will be required to take a leave of absence without pay during the period in which ~~he or she~~ will be a candidate for either the primary or general elections. Such leaves of absence will commence no later than the date on which a candidate must file for that office. In the event that an employee is elected or appointed to a full-time public office, ~~he or she~~ must resign ~~his or her~~ position with the University effective on the date that the new office commences.		# The criteria to be used in determining the extent to which such political activities interfere with the performance of regular duties of the employee shall be: The time which the employee will be required to devote to such political activities during the period assigned for the performance of their duties to the University, the time which, in the absence of such political activities, the employee would devote to University duties, such as administrative, class, laboratory, research, extension, counseling, meeting schedules, necessary preparation for the performance of their duties, etc. and the duration of such political activities and duties.
	#No UNMC employee will promise, threat, or coerce any employee to support or contribute to any political issue, unit, or party.		# The curtailment of an employee's duties and compensation will follow the principle that adjustments in duties and compensation will be commensurate with the degree of interference with an employee's regular duties.
	#No employee will engage in political activity while on duty or within any period of time in which ~~he or she is~~ expected to perform services and receives compensation from UNMC. No employee will use state funds, supplies, or vehicles in campaigning for or against candidates or engaging in political activity.		# A member of the staff seeking a full-time public office will be required to take a leave of absence without pay during the period in which they will be a candidate for either the primary or general elections. Such leaves of absence will commence no later than the date on which a candidate must file for that office. If the operation of the department requires, the chair may request such candidate to take a leave of absence starting with the opening of the semester in which such election is to be held. Leaves of absence taken for political purposes shall be for the balance of the semester during which such leave is started. In the event that an employee is elected or appointed to a full-time public office, they must resign their position with the University effective on the date that the new office commences.
			# No UNMC employee will promise, threat, or coerce any employee to support or contribute to any political issue, unit, or party.
			# No employee will engage in political activity while on duty or within any period of time in which they are expected to perform services and receives compensation from UNMC. No employee will use state funds, supplies, or vehicles in campaigning for or against candidates or engaging in political activity.

	===Politically Related Activities===		===Politically Related Activities===
	#UNMC cannot and does not place any limit on the rights of UNMC employees to enjoy full exercise of their rights to speak and act as citizens of the United States and the state of Nebraska. However, public accountability demands that employees refrain from using state resources (telephone, work time, UNMC stationary, staff time, etc.) to lobby on legislative or other policy issues. Responsibility to one's colleagues requires that employees refrain from using their position at UNMC for lobbying and makes clear that political expression is personal and does not represent a position of UNMC or any of its units.		#UNMC cannot and does not place any limit on the rights of UNMC employees to enjoy full exercise of their rights to speak and act as citizens of the United States and the state of Nebraska. However, public accountability demands that employees refrain from using state resources (telephone, work time, UNMC stationary, staff time, computer, etc.) to lobby on legislative or other policy issues. Responsibility to one's colleagues requires that employees refrain from using their position at UNMC for lobbying and makes clear that political expression is personal and does not represent a position of UNMC or any of its units.
	#Employees of UNMC are free to testify or otherwise publicly comment on any issue of interest to them so long as they do so as an individual and not as a representative of UNMC.		#Employees of UNMC are free to testify or otherwise publicly comment on any issue of interest to them so long as they do so as an individual and not as a representative of UNMC.
	#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and so not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.		#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and do not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.
	#If written correspondence is used to advocate a personal position on public policy issues, it must be done on personal time without use of staff resources and on stationary that does not identify UNMC in any way. As with the public forum, the letter should indicate that the individual is not speaking on behalf of UNMC, but as an individual.<br />		#If written correspondence is used to advocate a personal position on public policy issues, it must be done on personal time without use of staff resources and on stationary that does not identify UNMC in any way. As with the public forum, the letter should indicate that the individual is not speaking on behalf of UNMC, but as an individual.<br />
	==Notice of Non-Discrimination==		==Notice of Non-Discrimination==
	Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Contact Human Resources-~~Executive Director at~~ 402-559-~~5343~~		For additional information please contact HR – Employee Relations at 402-559-4371, 402-559-1237 or [mailto:Employeerelations@unmc.edu employeerelations@unmc.edu].<br />
	*[~~https~~:~~//www~~.unmc.edu~~/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1060~~.~~pdf Political Activities Procedures]~~<br />
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Additional Information

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	*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1060.pdf Political Activities Procedures]<br />		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1060.pdf Political Activities Procedures]<br />
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	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Contact Human Resources-Executive Director at 402-559-5343		*Contact Human Resources-Executive Director at 402-559-5343
	*[~~http~~://www.unmc.edu/hr/~~proc~~/Procedures1060.pdf Political Activities Procedures]<br />		*[https://www.unmc.edu/human-resources/_documents/procedures/Procedures1060.pdf Political Activities Procedures]<br />
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	[[Employee Leave]] \| [[Drug Free Campus]] \| [[Employment]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress Code]] \| [[Background Check]] \| [[Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination and Harassment]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism]] \| [[~~Flu Season~~]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]] \| [[Sexual Misconduct]]<br /><br />		[[Employee Leave]] \| [[Drug Free Campus]] \| [[Employment]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress Code]] \| [[Background Check]] \| [[Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination and Harassment]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism]] \| [[Influenza]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]] \| [[Sexual Misconduct]] \| [[Personnel Files]]<br /><br />
	Policy No: '''1060'''<br />		Policy No: '''1060'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />

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	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''01/06/11'''<br />		Revised Date: '''11/03/15'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br /><br />		Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br /><br />

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	#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and so not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.		#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and so not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.
	#If written correspondence is used to advocate a personal position on public policy issues, it must be done on personal time without use of staff resources and on stationary that does not identify UNMC in any way. As with the public forum, the letter should indicate that the individual is not speaking on behalf of UNMC, but as an individual.<br />		#If written correspondence is used to advocate a personal position on public policy issues, it must be done on personal time without use of staff resources and on stationary that does not identify UNMC in any way. As with the public forum, the letter should indicate that the individual is not speaking on behalf of UNMC, but as an individual.<br />
	==~~Equal Employment Opportunity~~==		==Notice of Non-Discrimination==
	6.~~1 The~~ University of Nebraska Medical Center ~~declares and affirms~~ a ~~policy of equal educational~~ and ~~employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment,~~ and nondiscrimination in providing its services to the public. Therefore, the University of Nebraska Medical Center shall not discriminate against anyone based on race, age, color, disability, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, Vietnam-era veteran status, or special disabled Veteran status. Sexual harassment in any form, including hostile environment and ~~quid pro quo, is prohibited~~.		Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment.
	==Additional Information==		==Additional Information==
	*Contact Human Resources-Executive Director at 402-559-5343		*Contact Human Resources-Executive Director at 402-559-5343

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	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />
	Revised Date: '''01/06/11'''<br />		Revised Date: '''01/06/11'''<br />
	Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br />		Reviewed Date: '''12/10/13'''<br /><br />

			'''<big>Political Activities Policy</big>'''<br />

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==

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	[[Employee Leave]] \| [[Drug Free Campus]] \| [[Employment]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress Code]] \| [[Background Check]] \| [[Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination~~/Sexual~~ Harassment]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism]] \| [[Flu Season]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]]<br /><br />		[[Employee Leave]] \| [[Drug Free Campus]] \| [[Employment]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress Code]] \| [[Background Check]] \| [[Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination and Harassment]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism]] \| [[Flu Season]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]] \| [[Sexual Misconduct]]<br /><br />
	Policy No: '''1060'''<br />		Policy No: '''1060'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />

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	#No employee will engage in political activity while on duty or within any period of time in which he or she is expected to perform services and receives compensation from UNMC. No employee will use state funds, supplies, or vehicles in campaigning for or against candidates or engaging in political activity.		#No employee will engage in political activity while on duty or within any period of time in which he or she is expected to perform services and receives compensation from UNMC. No employee will use state funds, supplies, or vehicles in campaigning for or against candidates or engaging in political activity.
	===Politically Related Activities===		===Politically Related Activities===
	#UNMC cannot and does not place any limit on the rights of UNMC employees to enjoy full exercise of their rights to speak and act as citizens of the United States and the state of Nebraska. However, public accountability demands that employees refrain from using state resources (telephone, work time, UNMC stationary, staff time, etc.) to lobby on legislative or other policy issues. Responsibility to one's colleagues requires that employees refrain from using their position at UNMC for lobbying and ~~make clears~~ that political expression is personal and does not represent a position of UNMC or any of its units.		#UNMC cannot and does not place any limit on the rights of UNMC employees to enjoy full exercise of their rights to speak and act as citizens of the United States and the state of Nebraska. However, public accountability demands that employees refrain from using state resources (telephone, work time, UNMC stationary, staff time, etc.) to lobby on legislative or other policy issues. Responsibility to one's colleagues requires that employees refrain from using their position at UNMC for lobbying and makes clear that political expression is personal and does not represent a position of UNMC or any of its units.
	#Employees of UNMC are free to testify or otherwise publicly comment on any issue of interest to them so long as they do so as an individual and not as a representative of UNMC.		#Employees of UNMC are free to testify or otherwise publicly comment on any issue of interest to them so long as they do so as an individual and not as a representative of UNMC.
	#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and so not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.		#When speaking at a public forum, one must indicate explicitly that the comments to be made are of a personal nature and so not represent a policy decision on the part of UNMC.

Dpanowic at 21:15, December 18, 2013

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	[[Employee Leave]] \| [[~~Employee Health and Safety Policy~~]] \| [[Employment ~~Policy]] \| [[Flu Season Policy~~]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment]] \| [[~~Drug~~ Free Campus]] \| [[~~Background Check~~]] \| [[~~Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward Policy]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism~~]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]]<br /><br />		[[Employee Leave]] \| [[Drug Free Campus]] \| [[Employment]] \| [[Work Schedules]] \| [[Employee Separation]] \| [[Compensation Administration]] \| [[Dress Code]] \| [[Background Check]] \| [[Recurring/Additional Payment]] \| [[Employee Grievance Process]] \| [[Reduction-in-Force]] \| [[Outside Employment]] \| [[Political Activities]] \| [[Employee/Dependent Scholarship]] \| [[Employee Recognition and Reward]] \| [[Performance Evaluation]] \| [[Corrective/Disciplinary Action]] \| [[Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment]] \| [[Tobacco-Free Campus]] \| [[Nepotism]] \| [[Flu Season]] \| [[Consensual Relationships]] \| [[AIDS, HIV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens]] \| [[Personnel Action Documentation]] \| [[Fitness for Duty]]<br /><br />
	Policy No: '''1060'''<br />		Policy No: '''1060'''<br />
	Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />		Effective Date: '''10/17/03'''<br />